Friday 10 September 2010 19.02 EDT
First published on Friday 10 September 2010 19.02 EDT

Tim on Robbie

First impressions? Really warm and welcoming, especially seeing as I was 15 minutes late.

What did you talk about? By 9pm we had sorted domestic policy and covered: the modern gay man, international travel, wine and vodka, and how handsome the restaurant staff were – all before we reached the table.

Any awkward moments? Only the various attempts by the staff to usher us from the bar to our table.

Good table manners? Impeccable. Even my mum would have been impressed.

Best thing about him? He listened and was genuinely interested in what I had to say. Also, his knowledge of wine makes Jancis Robinson look like a stout drinker!

Did you go on somewhere? No.

Marks out of 10? 7.

Would you meet again? I'd certainly share a vodka martini with him.

Robbie on Tim

First impressions? Tim was about 15 minutes late, so he arrived a bit flustered, very apologetic – it rather put him ill at ease.

What did you talk about? Tons of things. We never stopped chatting.

Any awkward moments? Only at the end of the evening, in a typical uncertain date kind of way: How do I handle the goodbye? Should I give him my number? Very ordinary awkwardness.

Good table manners? Impeccable.

Best thing about him? Terrific personality, great conversationalist, very friendly. A great guy.